Joyce Ann (Reynolds) Willis, 86, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22, 2022 in Naperville, Illinois surrounded by her family. Joyce was born in Pope County, IL on October 22, 1935 the daughter of Iley and Wilma (Fulkerson) Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lowell Glen Willis; her parents; and 2 brothers, Jerry “Leon” Reynolds and Alan “Dale” Reynolds. Joyce is survived by her children,...

Elaine L. Miller, 73, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home. Elaine was born on June 17, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Mottershaw) Graham. She married David Miller on December, 21 1985, and he preceded her in death in 2020. Elaine worked as an RN, starting out in Neonatal ICU, then transitioning to early childhood development. Elaine kept in touch over the years with many of the ‘babies’ that she had worked with. She was a member of...

Timothy Wayne Hobbs, 58, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Tim was born on October 25, 1963, in Springfield, the son of Clarence Ray and Roberta Mae (Womack) Hobbs.    In his younger days, Tim enjoyed rodeoing and team roping. After retiring as a correctional officer  from Taylorville Correctional Center he took up golfing and playing poker.   Tim is preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and...

Howard M. Chiles, Jr. 96, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday. January 22, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Howard was born in Champaign, IL. on May 5, 1925, the son of Howard Sr. and Mary Lena (Goodman) Chiles. He married Anna Mae Brown and she preceded him in death in 1987. He was a WWII and Korean War Veteran, Member of the American Legion, a proud member of Springfield Bible Church and loved his church, and was known for his generosity and willingness to help others and was...

Gerald Allen Rouse, 76, of Petersburg, IL passed away at his home on Friday January 14, 2022 in the company of his family. Gerald was born in Springfield on February 22, 1945. He was married to his wife, Beverly M. (Otto) Rouse for 25 years this upcoming year. Gerald loved his whole family; he was a very sweet and mild-mannered person that enjoyed being ornery at times. Gerald took time to also enjoyed baking with some of his family and was an avid Steelers and Dale Earnhardt fan. He was...

Drew Jones passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 after a prolonged illness. He was born August 30, 1978 in Springfield, IL. Drew attended Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL and graduated in 1997. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and riding his bike around Springfield. He is survived by his parents, David and Donna Jones of St. Joseph, IL; his biological mother, Linda Phillips of Springfield, IL; his daughter Bella Jones of Winchester, IL;...

Bernice Pauline Renken, 89, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday January 14, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. Bernice was born in Pleasant Plains, IL on March 21, 1932 the daughter H. George and Martha Renken. She worked for Food Center, Illinois Bell, Hiram Walker Distillery in Peoria and the State Department of Financial Intuition where she retired on March 21, 1997. She “Dutch” was a fast softball pitcher for Madison Furniture Co. of Springfield, Thompson Girls...

Wayne Paul Cress, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on January 7, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Wayne was born in Quincy, IL on April 30, 1948 the son of Melvin and Marion (Henkenmeyer) Cress. He married Linda Platt on July, 30 1972. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric James Cress and his brother, Don “BUD” Cress. He is survived by his sons, John (Dina) Cress of Germany, and Mike Cress of Springfield. Bonus sons Andy “Rooster” McCoy and Mike...

Janet Lee Beckemeyer, 69, passed away in Alton, Illinois, on January 15. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 19, at Rochester Cemetery on West Main St. in Rochester, Illinois.   Jan was born on January 1, 1953, in Alton, Illinois, to Warren and Alva Beckemeyer. She graduated from Rochester High School. She also earned an associate degree from Wake Technical Community College. Prior to her death, she was pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Brigham...

Jo Anna Elaine Rentschler, 46, of Dawson, was welcomed through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Jo Anna aws born on May 13, 1975, in Springfield, the daughter of Fred and Marilyn (Bowman) Rentschler. She graduated from Tri-City High School, Eastern Illinois University and Valparaiso Law School. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn; brother, Frederic "Otto" (Leigh Ann) Rentschler; nephews,...